What to expect
Highlights
- The wide balancing reservoir.
- The picnic-and-water views.
- The Harihar-country setting.
Devarabelakere Reservoir
A balancing reservoir on the Tungabhadra system near Devarabelakere, downstream of the Bhadra dam — a calm waterbody and picnic stop in the Harihar country. This dam guide is organized from Harihara in Davanagere district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Devarabelakere Reservoir.
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Devarabelakere Reservoir
Place
Practical guide
Plan Devarabelakere Reservoir
Typedam
Nearest baseHarihara
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHarihara
DistrictDavanagere
Place typedam
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
A balancing reservoir on the Tungabhadra system near Devarabelakere, downstream of the Bhadra dam — a calm waterbody and picnic stop in the Harihar country. This dam guide is organized from Harihara in Davanagere district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Devarabelakere Reservoir.
Devarabelakere Reservoir is a balancing reservoir on the Tungabhadra system near Devarabelakere, downstream of the Bhadra dam.
It is a calm waterbody and picnic stop in the Harihar country.
Visiting
Devarabelakere Reservoir — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; after the monsoon for full water
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Devarabelakere Reservoir
Near Devarabelakere in the Harihar country; by road, best with your own vehicle
An open reservoir with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Devarabelakere in the Harihar country; by road, best with your own vehicle.
- An open reservoir with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Distance by road
- Chitradurga65 km
- Shivamogga75 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Harihar14 km
- Bengaluru265 km
Road km to Davanagere; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; after the monsoon for full water.
Weather in Devarabelakere ReservoirSeasonal guide
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Visitor notes
- An open reservoir — take care near the unrailed edges.
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Devarabelakere Reservoir — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Devarabelakere Reservoir?
October to February; after the monsoon for full water.
What are the entry fee and timings at Devarabelakere Reservoir?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Devarabelakere Reservoir?
Near Devarabelakere in the Harihar country; by road, best with your own vehicle. An open reservoir with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
How much time do I need for Devarabelakere Reservoir?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Devarabelakere Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Hadadi Lake (8.1 km), Kunduvada Kere (9.7 km), Bathi Betta (10.2 km), Harihareshwara Temple (13.4 km).